Finding the Third Proportional to 132,197 and 257,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,197 and 257,752 is: 502,553.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,197 : 257,752 = 257,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,197/257,752 = 257,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,197x = 257,752 × 257,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,197x = 66,436,093,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,436,093,504/132,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,553.72
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